Public Land, Private Victory!

The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.

Montana is a paradise for waterfowl hunting enthusiasts. The state’s untouched landscapes provide ideal habitats for Canada geese, attracting hunters […]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made hunting greener this fall by offering cool perks for hunters who swapped lead ammo for eco-friendly alternatives at seven National Wildlife Refuges.

Well, folks, here we are—the finale of Montana’s general rifle season. The sun is setting not just on the horizon, […]

Jay Burger, an avid hunter who also happens to be a professional bass fisherman, thought opening day of firearm season […]

Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!

Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed […]

If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]

GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were […]

When it comes to elk, those pearly ivories aren’t just teeth—they’re like gold to many hunters…and non-hunters. Whether you want […]

Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck’s way.

The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also need favorable conditions, good planning and a little bit of luck.

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid […]

The U.S. has had its share of election chaos, but 1800 really set the bar (or mud pit?) for political […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]

Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]

Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024. Steelhead […]

Who is ready for ice fishing?!

According to an article via the Daily Mail, a Norwegian fishing boat named ‘Island Boy’ was out for a regular […]

Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]

The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it […]

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved additional protections for bull trout in Hungry Horse Reservoir and the South […]

Fresno is 19% full with no inflow & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 04 through November 10, 2024. Steelhead […]

If fish could talk….

Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]

The 2024 Fall Mack Days concluded on Sunday November 3rd with a total of 18,414 lake trout entries, 151 anglers […]

UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures in West […]

Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana!  This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]

Hunting season wrapped up in Region 1 with a successful harvest increase in northwest Montana! Want to know the numbers and what’s next? Check it out here.

The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.

HELENA – Trapping season gets into full swing on Dec. 1 with the opening of bobcat, marten, and fisher seasons. Trapping […]

Who says comfort food can’t be a little wild?  This creamy elk mac and cheese is where it’s at! Packed […]

Have a wild game craving? Kokanee Quinn does, and she found a tasty go-to jerky marinade recipe that’s a sweet, […]

  Use some of that Chinook salmon you reeled in this summer and spice it up with these salmon rice […]